My proudest moment, I think, was watching Shimyra hug her teacher and telling her she was sorry. Shimyra said some mean things and we had a long talk about it. I told her that she should apologize and she did.

The moment that most touched my heart was a card she had made for me saying she loved me. I know I was grinning ear to ear and I showed off my card at work when I got back.

Even though this is my first year I have really enjoyed spending time with Shimyra. I have seen the struggles that some of these children are going through.

This program can bring these kids someone that cares and spend a little quality time with them. But there are so many more kids that need this also.